Eugene “Gene” McCormick, 82, died Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019, at the Roosevelt Medical Center in Culbertson. He was born Aug. 30, 1937, in Culbertson, the son of Paul and Hazel (Wood) McCormick. He grew up and attended schools in Culbertson. On Jan. 4, 1957, he was united in marriage to Darlene Yoder in Sidney. They had three children, Margaret, Douglas and Joseph. He worked many jobs and being a mechanic what he did best. He worked for Miller Oil for many years as a mechanic and, after he retired, he continued working as a mechanic with his son, Joseph. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with friends. He loved his Goldwing motorcycle and taking his grandchildren and greatgrandchildren for motorcycle rides. He also loved spending time with his family. He was dedicated to the Culbertson Food Bank and looked forward to his Tuesday. Surviving him are his wife, Darlene McCormick of Culbertson; daughter, Margaret Stoos; sons, Douglas McCormick and Joseph McCormick; his brother, Harry McCormick; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister, June; brother, Donald; and great-granddaughter, Olivia. Memorial services were held Friday, Nov. 15, at the Church of Grace and Peace in Culbertson with Pastor Ross Reinhiller officiating.

Raymond Roscoe O'Brien Jr. entered eternal life on Nov. 16, 2019, at home surrounded by family at the age of 94. Raymond was born on June 19, 1925, the second of six children to Raymond and Amy (Martin) O’Brien, in Flaxville, Mont. He spent most of his life working the family farm with his brothers in the Mineral Bench community of northeastern Montana where the family raised wheat, American Quarter Horses,and cattle. He attended schools in Poplar, graduating from Poplar High School in 1943. He only left the farm to serve his country in the Navy during World War II. On May 12, 1962, he was united in marriage to Saralou Leaphart in Poplar, Mont. They made their home in Poplar where they raised their children. They moved to Manhattan, Mont., in 2013 to live with their son after he retired from farming in his eighties. He enjoyed hunting trips in the Bob Marshal, fishing, and spending time visiting with his large extended family. Raymond is survived by his wife, Saralou of Manhattan, Mont.; four children, Gary O’Brien of Fort Collins, Colo., Amy (Michael) Buckanaga of Bemidji, Minn., Dan (Sheila) O’Brien of Malta, Mont., and Douglas O’Brien of Manhattan, Mont.; seven grandchildren, Anthony (Elizabeth) Meisner, Derek, Trent and Erin Buckanaga, Keegan O’Brien, and Grant and Jillian O’Brien; two great-grandsons; sister-in-law, Patricia O’Brien of Billings, Mont.; and numerous nieces and nephews. He also had his Manhattan family: Steve and Katie Loessberg; Adam, Amanda and Pierce Priquette; Sue Whittaker; and friends from the Manhattan Senior Center. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Amy; brothers, Stephen and Patrick O’Brien; and sisters, Lorraine Gatlin, Marianne Driemeyer and Irene Linthicum. Funeral services will be at 12 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Three Forks, Mont. He will be laid to rest in the Poplar Cemetery in the summer of 2020. Family would like to extend thanks to Home Instead Senior Care – Bozeman, Dr. Leslee Kane, Bozeman Health Belgrade Clinic, Frontier Home Health, and Hospice of Bozeman Health for the excellent care provided. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.dahlcares.com. (Paid Obituary)

Lorraine Olson, 84, of Glendive, returned peacefully to her Heavenly home Nov. 7, 2019, with family by her side. Born Lorraine Eunice Garske on Nov. 27, 1934, to Ed and Eunice Garske of Devils Lake, N.D., she was raised in and around several communities including Devils Lake, Hammond, Ind., and Colville, Wash. Following nursing training at St. Mary's Academy, Devils Lake in 1956, Lorraine worked as a nurse's aide at Mercy Hospital, Devils Lake. She was often commended for her remarkable bedside manner. On Sept. 21, 1957, Lorraine married Glenn Olson of Oberon, N.D., at the Benson County Courthouse, Minnewaukan, N.D. They took residence on the Olson homestead for the next four years. In 1961, the family followed the 1960’s oil boom across the Hi-Line of North Dakota and Montana, as Glenn worked the oilrigs. In 1963, they settled in Wolf Point, where they remained for 23 years (except for a brief residence in Kettle Falls, Wash., 1969-70). They were blessed with five children, which she raised in Wolf Point while Glenn was trucking for the Tesoro (later Kenco) refinery. In 1986, they moved to Glendive, where they remained. At various times, Lorraine worked in nursing, cosmetics sales, and commercial cleaning, while tirelessly and affectionately tending to her family. An avid bowler, Lorraine participated on numerous leagues in Wolf Point and Glendive for over 50 years. She loved gardening, landscaping, playing cards, horseback riding, tending to her menagerie of cats and horses, bird watching and entertaining friends and family in her lovely home. She delighted in visits and laughter with loved ones near and far. She had a superb singing voice. To the end, her favorite place on earth had been her beloved Uncle Frank's farm near Colville, Wash. Lorraine was passionately devoted to Jesus and found great comfort in her faith. She enjoyed discussing the Bible and current events. She was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church, Glendive and formerly, First Lutheran Church, Wolf Point. Lorraine is lovingly remembered by her husband, Glenn; children Jerry Olson of Louisville, Colo., Victoria Rice of Spokane, Wash., Steve Olson of Glendive and Rebecca (Bruce) Williams of Billings; siblings, Gene (Priscilla) Garske of Colville, Jaci (Ron) Hurn of Evans, Wash., Mary (Eric) Bennett of Spokane, Wash., Susan Colombini of Hayden, Idaho, and Charlie Bennett of Chattaroy, Wash.; grandchildren, Andy Kastner of Aurora, Colo., Jennifer Kastner of Gillette, Wyo., and Kiko Lopez of Rapid City, S.D.; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and her cat, Ninja. She was preceded in death by her parents; daughter, Sandra Lopez; granddaughters, Rikki Kastner and Crystal Boysun; and nephew, Daniel Hurn. Services pending, Our Savior Lutheran Church, Glendive. (Paid Obituary)